question on S&W 19-2 price

[southbayrookie]

being offered an option to get S&W 19-2 with 6" barrel in nickel finish, brand new with original boxes and papers... how much would be the fair price for it?

[003]

If it is in fact "brand new" it is definitely an honest $800.00/900.00 + gun.


Click the link to see what another Calgunner is selling.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1116532

[Revoman]

Yup, brand new in box, tools, paper, never fired, easy $1K.

A word of caution though, nickel is NOT easy to take care of unless you already know about some of the common gun cleaners that can wipeout the finish.

[Garv]

Yup, brand new in box, tools, paper, never fired, easy $1K.

A word of caution though, nickel is NOT easy to take care of unless you already know about some of the common gun cleaners that can wipeout the finish.

No cleaners with ammonia!
It eats the copper underplating, then the nickel flakes/peels.

I am not sure which brands, I think Hoppes is one of them.

[Mr. Beretta]

Not trying to be a wise guy but, how do you know it's "brand new" ?

Have you examined it in person or just taking another person's word on it.

Big difference in price, especially if the purchase is going to be an investment.

[southbayrookie]

Not trying to be a wise guy but, how do you know it's "brand new" ?

Have you examined it in person or just taking another person's word on it.

Big difference in price, especially if the purchase is going to be an investment.

i am pretty certain on the condition

[highpower]

A 19-2 is a fairly desirable S&W. Nickel adds a bit to the value and, of course, condition is everything. Add the box and papers and that is a very nice package.

The shorter barrels tend to bring more money so it is not going to bring the $ that a 2 1/2" or 4" will bring. All that being said I would gladly pay $800+ for one in the condition you describe.

I have a NIB 4" blued model 19 and I turned down an offer of a grand for it.

[Marquand]

Assuming the firearm is in the condition you describe I'd be looking at $900+ as a purchase price and if I was the seller I'd be looking to get $1000 for it in today's marketplace.

Reiterating the advice above, be very careful with nickel plated revolvers. The model you describe could have come out as early as 1963 and the plating can flake over time, especially from cleaning. If this is a collectable or "just shoot every once in a while" firearm for you then it shouldn't be an issue but if it's intended purpose is as a regular shooter you are paying a premium for a firearm that will probably lose value faster than it appreciates.

[liamettocs]

If it is in fact "brand new" it is definitely an honest $800.00/900.00 + gun.


Click the link to see what another Calgunner is selling.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s....php?t=1116532

The gun at the link is overpriced. I bought the same gun in great condition earlier this year for $575.

[003]

I never comment of what other folks list there guns for. I simply used it as an example of a listing on the current market.

[Tom-ADC]

I have a 19-3 2.5" barrel 95%+ have original grip plus a nice after market set, shot very little but no box, papers or tools. It's blue was thinking $650-$700.
Very light turn mark. Not sure I'd sell it yet maybe to finance something else.

[bountyhunter]

Yup, brand new in box, tools, paper, never fired, easy $1K.

If perfect, at least a grand. I would never sell one for that.

[Ronin2]

I have a 19-3 2.5" barrel 95%+ have original grip plus a nice after market set, shot very little but no box, papers or tools. It's blue was thinking $650-$700.
Very light turn mark. Not sure I'd sell it yet maybe to finance something else.

Please PM me if and when you want to sell your Model 19 snubby.